SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mitsubishi PAJERO vs Nissan SERENA

Both are suv & wagon vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan SERENA 15,393 on NZ roads
$21/week cheaper to fuel — Nissan SERENA at $54/wk vs $75/wk
Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 in NZ
Nissan SERENA 15,393 in NZ Wins 2 of 3
Registered in NZ
16,132
15,393
Fuel Economy
9.5 L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Power
128.6 kW
Weight
2,576.2 kg
2,084.9 kg
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
8
Year Range
1982–2026
1991–2024
Imported New
59%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mitsubishi PAJERO vs Nissan SERENA: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mitsubishi PAJERO has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi PAJERO Nissan SERENA
AUCKLAND 3,818 5,979
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,326 1,451
HAMILTON CITY 336 751
TAURANGA CITY 386 594
DUNEDIN CITY 390 266
WELLINGTON CITY 275 347
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 277 236
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 491

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mitsubishi PAJERO or Nissan SERENA?

The Mitsubishi PAJERO is more common with 16,132 registered in New Zealand compared to 15,393 for the Nissan SERENA. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mitsubishi PAJERO or Nissan SERENA?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Nissan SERENA uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100km compared to 9.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Mitsubishi PAJERO and Nissan SERENA the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mitsubishi PAJERO is primarily a diesel vehicle while the Nissan SERENA runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

59% of Mitsubishi PAJERO models were imported new to NZ, while 38% came as used imports. For the Nissan SERENA, 0% were new and 99% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.